Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Eugene Heimann was shot and killed while attempting to speak to two hitchhikers on FM 1462 two miles east of Texas 36 in Damon. During the encounter, the male subject pulled a pistol from a potato chip bag and shot Deputy Heimann in the face. The man stole his patrol but was apprehended a short time later. The man was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. He was later granted a new trial, during which he pleaded guilty to capital murder and received three life sentences. Deputy Heimann had served with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Heimann gave the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Heimann.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Eugene James Heimann is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Eugene James Heimann's cause is highlighted.
How Eugene James Heimann Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eugene James Heimann is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eugene James Heimann was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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